There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Owens Valley by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus 395
10h 28m$80–144Drive 311.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Owens Valleycar 311.5 mi
5h 27m$57–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus 395
12h 1m$60–94Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus 395
13h 5m$127–189
San Diego to Owens Valley by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Owens Valley is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Owens Valley is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Owens Valley. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street via Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between San Diego and Owens Valley is 367 miles. The road distance is 313.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Owens Valley without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 28m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from San Diego to Owens Valley, including transfers.
San Diego to Owens Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Owens Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Owens Valley is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from San Diego to Owens Valley.
There are four+ hotels available in Owens Valley.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Owens Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Diego to Owens Valley via Bakersfield Amtrak, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, and Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street in around 13h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
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